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Clive Lonstein An interior design practice informed by years of architectural training and fine art. Based in New York City.

MARBLE-CLAD. In a beach home defined by a vibrant palette, this bathroom takes a moodier approach, clad entirely in a sm...
10/08/2026

MARBLE-CLAD. In a beach home defined by a vibrant palette, this bathroom takes a moodier approach, clad entirely in a smoked gray marble. The material carries across the walls and surfaces, giving the room a strong architectural presence, while vintage Murano glass sconces by Visual Comfort add another layer of texture and light. CL

Photography: Douglas Friedman

COLOR AS ARCHITECTURE. Color can establish a point of view where architecture alone may not provide one, giving each roo...
10/06/2026

COLOR AS ARCHITECTURE. Color can establish a point of view where architecture alone may not provide one, giving each room its own character and distinction. That was particularly important in this Connecticut cottage, where the existing architecture was relatively understated and the collection of antiques provided a strong foundation. I approached color as another architectural element, using distinct hues to give each room its own identity and create the feeling of an English country house, where no two rooms need to speak in quite the same way.

Photography: William Jess Laird

THE ART OF COLLECTING. Buy art that resonates with you, even if you don’t have a specific place in mind for it yet. The ...
09/28/2026

THE ART OF COLLECTING. Buy art that resonates with you, even if you don’t have a specific place in mind for it yet. The most interesting collections are often built this way—organically, over time—through pieces that have personal meaning rather than a predetermined role within a room. In this home, works by Carole Bove, Nick Cave, and Simone Leigh each bring their own perspective to the collection, creating a dialogue between different artists and mediums.

The design process then becomes about understanding where each piece belongs and how it interacts with the architecture, furnishings, materials, and natural light around it. Art should bring character and individuality to a space, while the elements around it give the collection room to be seen and appreciated. CL

Photography: William Jess Laird

ARTFUL CHARACTER. For this West Village apartment, the client’s art collection was an important part of the design from ...
09/24/2026

ARTFUL CHARACTER. For this West Village apartment, the client’s art collection was an important part of the design from the beginning. In the entry, Franz West chairs are paired with a work by Cynthia Talmadge, while works by Asher Liftin and Atelier Thomas Struth bring color, energy, and a distinctly cultured sensibility to the living and dining spaces.

The interiors take a more muted approach. A pared-back palette, clean lines, and natural materials create the California ease the client wanted, while the artwork brings the intensity and individuality that give the home its New York personality. CL

Photography: William Jess Laird

Styling: Brittany Albert

THE GARDEN AS A FRAME. This living room is organized around the garden just beyond it, with deep window seats tucked int...
09/22/2026

THE GARDEN AS A FRAME. This living room is organized around the garden just beyond it, with deep window seats tucked into the architecture and built-in shelving filled with the family’s books, art, and collected pieces. The natural light gives the room an airy quality, while the furniture, objects, and architectural details bring it back down to something more intimate. CL

Photography: William Jess Laird

CONNECTION AND DEFINITION. When designing an open plan, I think about how each space can feel connected without becoming...
09/17/2026

CONNECTION AND DEFINITION. When designing an open plan, I think about how each space can feel connected without becoming indistinguishable from the next. A consistent palette and material language creates continuity, while shifts in pattern, texture, and architectural detail give each area its own purpose. The goal is for the spaces to read as part of one home, while still feeling complete on their own. CL

Photography: Frank Frances

Styling: Mieke ten Have

THROUGH LINE. Each bedroom in the Southampton guest cottage takes a different approach, but together they reinforce the ...
09/15/2026

THROUGH LINE. Each bedroom in the Southampton guest cottage takes a different approach, but together they reinforce the garden cottage sensibility of the home. Patterned wallpaper and drapery bring character to the twin bedroom, while the primary takes a softer approach, allowing the natural light and surrounding greenery to lead. Across each room, layered textiles, antiques, artwork, and warm materials keep the cottage feeling collected and distinctly removed from the typical beach house.

Photography: Frank Frances

Styling: Mieke ten Have

A QUIETER REGISTER. The rest of this Bahamas home is defined by a vibrant, saturated palette, so the office needed to ta...
09/10/2026

A QUIETER REGISTER. The rest of this Bahamas home is defined by a vibrant, saturated palette, so the office needed to take a different approach to encourage focus. The challenge was creating a space that supports focus while still feeling connected to the rest of the home. That connection comes through material and texture: dark stained wood carries from the vaulted ceiling to the desk and mantel, while black leather and a sculptural paper lamp continue that material language throughout the room. The palette is neutral and earthy, but the materials and textures keep it connected to the island context. CL

Photography: Douglas Friedman

CLARITY WITHOUT STERILITY. An office should be designed with the same level of intention as a home. It needs to support ...
09/08/2026

CLARITY WITHOUT STERILITY. An office should be designed with the same level of intention as a home. It needs to support focus and productivity, but that doesn’t mean it should feel cold or siloed. There should still be personality, materiality, and a connection to the place you’re in.

For this Hudson Yards office, the architecture and views establish the framework. Glass walls and bookshelves frame the skyline, while art, rich materials, and moments of bright color bring character into the space. A red sofa and electric blue coffee table create a bold moment in the entry, adding energy without distracting from the purpose of the design. CL

Rodolfo Martinez

A GROUNDING PRESENCE. The bench from the GLASS collection, represented exclusively by , is featured here in Bronze Topaz...
09/04/2026

A GROUNDING PRESENCE. The bench from the GLASS collection, represented exclusively by , is featured here in Bronze Topaz. Designed to act as an anchor within a room, the piece carries a sense of weight while allowing light to move through and around its cast glass form. Both functional and sculptural, the bench shifts with its surroundings, reflecting light throughout the day and bringing movement and versatility to the home. CL

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